Biography
Who is Mía Maestro?
Early life and training
Mía Maestro was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She began her career in her home country before moving abroad to further develop her artistic skills. She spent time in Berlin specifically to study a vocal repertoire focusing on works by composers Kurt Weill and Hanns Eisler.
Her initial professional acting experience involved stage work. She performed in The Summer Trilogy, written by Carlo Goldoni. By 1998, she secured a prominent role playing Lulu in the play Pandora's Box, staged at the San Martin Theater in Buenos Aires. This performance earned her an Ace Award for Best New Artist.
Television and film career
The actress made her screen debut in the film Tango, directed by Carlos Saura, which received nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Following this early success, she gained international attention in 2004 by joining the cast of the ABC series Alias for two seasons. Around the same time, she appeared in the critically acclaimed movie The Motorcycle Diaries, which explored the journals of Che Guevara.
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Mía Maestro maintained a steady acting schedule. She appeared in the film Poseidon in 2006 and later starred in the vampire television series The Strain as Dr. Nora Martinez. Her filmography also includes roles in Secuestro Express, The Music Never Stopped, and the indie drama End of the Century. More recently, she played a lead role in the magical realist film The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future, which competed at the Sundance Film Festival.
Musical pursuits
Beyond acting, Mía Maestro is a dedicated singer and songwriter. She has performed live in major cities including New York City, Los Angeles, and Buenos Aires. Her musical collaborations include providing vocals on the track Love is My Condition for the UK band Faithless on their album The Dance.
In 2012, she released an EP titled Blue Eyed Sailor, which included her rendition of the song Lloverá. This track was also featured on the soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1. Her debut studio album, Si Agua, was released in October 2014 by the label Arts & Crafts. This record was produced in Iceland and received favorable mentions from outlets like NPR's Alt.Latino.
Recent projects
Mía Maestro continues to work in both theater and film. In 2017, she performed as Diana Salazar in the stage production of Terror. She also appeared in the independent film Grassland, which premiered at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival in 2024. Also, it was announced in 2022 that she was cast in the biopic Alina of Cuba to portray Natalia Revuelta Clews.
Birthday and age
Mía Maestro was born on June 19, 1978, which makes Mía 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Mía shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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